First Thing Today
Corn futures posted contract highs overnight, with front-month May futures poking above $8.00 – the 2013 high on the continuation chart that was matched earlier this year. Wheat and soybean futures were also strong.
Grain and soybean futures posted two-sided trade overnight, with wheat and corn narrowly mixed and soybeans under pressure this morning.
Winter wheat futures found strong followthrough buying in leading overnight gains in the grain and soy complex. December corn futures pushed to a contract high for a third straight session.
Wheat and corn futures were supported by solid followthrough buying from last week’s gains in overnight trade, while soybeans weakened.
Grain and soy complex futures held in narrow ranges in light trade overnight as traders await USDA’s April Supply & Demand Report later this morning.
Winter wheat and corn futures are under light pressure this morning, while soybeans are modestly higher.
Winter wheat futures led strong followthrough buying in the grain and soy markets overnight amid lower-than-expected U.S. crop ratings and global supply concerns.
Corn, soybean and wheat futures rebounded from last week’s losses in overnight.
Wheat futures are trading sharply higher this morning, while soybeans and the soy product markets are lower on followthorugh selling. Corn is caught in the middle.